Seniors

Improving urinary incontinence in nursing home residents: are we FIT to be tied?

Article Abstract:

The efficacy of Functional Incidental Training used to reduce urinary incontinence in nursing home residents is examined.

Author: DuBeau, Catherine E.

Publisher:Blackwell Publishers Ltd.Publication Name:Journal of the American Geriatrics SocietySubject:SeniorsISSN:0002-8614Year:2005

United States, Management dynamics, Personnel administration, Management, Training, Control, Company business management, Nursing home patients, Activities of daily living

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Quality of life impact of urge incontinence in older persons: a new measure and conceptual structure

Article Abstract:

A study of a draft questionaire for assessing the quality-of-life impact of urge urinary incontinence in older persons is discussed. The study found the 32-item urge impact scale to be a reliable tool for assessing the impact of urinary incontinence on older men and women.

Author: Resnick, Neil M., Kiely, Dan K., DuBeau, Catherine E.

Publisher:Blackwell Publishers Ltd.Publication Name:Journal of the American Geriatrics SocietySubject:SeniorsISSN:0002-8614Year:1999